Mug, "Long Live the President of the United States," 1789-1800
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During his own lifetime, George Washington was a revered celebrity. Artists immortalized him, schools were named in his honor, and Americans paid tribute to him with widespread processions and balls. English manufacturers capitalized on this fervor, turning out Washington commemoratives for the American market. This mug depicts the hero and president of the new republic flanked by Liberty and Justice.
During his own lifetime, George Washington was a revered celebrity. Artists immortalized him, schools were named in his honor, and Americans paid tribute to him with widespread processions and balls. English manufacturers capitalized on this fervor, turning out Washington commemoratives for the American market. This mug depicts the hero and president of the new republic flanked by Liberty and Justice.
Artifact
Mug
Date Made
1789-1800
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
00.65.309
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Tin (Metal)
Technique
Transfer printing
Dimensions
Height: 5.875 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 5.75 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: Deafness to the Ear that will patiently hear & Dumbness to the Tongue that will utter a Calumny against the IMMORTAL WASHINGTON / My Favorite Son / Long Live the President of the United States